Vazio
Example: O copo está vazio, precisamos de mais água.
Definition
"Vazio" describes an object or space that contains nothing or is completely empty, as in the example phrase, 'O copo está vazio, precisamos de mais água,' meaning the glass has no contents and requires more water.
Etymology
The word "vazio" comes from the Latin word 'vacivus,' which means empty or unoccupied. Over time, it evolved in Portuguese to describe anything that lacks content or substance. Did you know? Its root is also related to the English word 'vacant,' linking emptiness across languages.
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